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Change is Happening: A Connections Story

At BEAM, connections are the heart of our model. By empowering connections, we create a culture of happenstance to help bridge students' education, ambition, and meaningful work. Watch the opportunities that happenstance can lead to when Jacklyn, a recent Stanford graduate and former Senior class president, connects with Bridget, an employer and Stanford Alumna.  

Welcome to BEAM, Stanford Career Education! 

The Career Development Center has recently transformed into Stanford Career Education, and is now known as BEAM (Bridging Education, Ambition, and Meaningful Work). Career educators at BEAM connect with students in appointments and meetups to help them explore career paths, identify and apply for opportunities, and cultivate personalized networks that shape their professional journey. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the 17+ customized career fairs, join industry treks in the Bay Area and around the U.S., and network with one of the 3,000 alumni in the Stanford Alumni Mentoring (SAM) program. This year, BEAM launched Handshake, an online platform that connects students with a diverse range of employers, events, and opportunities. BEAM's programs and resources are designed to empower students to transform their education and ambitions into meaningful work.

 

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Our Vision

Students transform their education and ambitions into meaningful work over the course of their lifetime.

Read about Vision 2020 and our new connections model. 

 

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Our Mission

We empower students to cultivate personalized networks that shape their professional journey. 

 

 

                              Our Values

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